Parks
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Hiking
Governor Thompson State Park has more than 16 miles of hiking trails. A variety of trails of different lengths take hikers past some fantastic rock formations. Flowage trail This 1.9-mile linear trail links Boat Landing 13 with Huber Lake and…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
The Woods Lake area has picnic tables and benches to enjoy a peaceful lunch or to simply enjoy the seasonal changes around the lake. The enclosed shelter building at Woods Lake is available for rent for family or social gatherings. Reserve a…
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Camping
Governor Thompson State Park has a family campground and three boat-in campsites. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Family campground The family campground is on the north side of the park about a half-mile from the flowage. The…
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Nature
Wildlife abounds in this extensively forested park. Deer, grouse and turkey are the most abundant. The natural balance of wooded upland and wetland provides diverse natural habitats and the ability to support many recreational activities.
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Recreation
Governor Thompson State Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities. Click the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities at this park. Boating, canoeing and kayaking Boating, canoeing and kayaking at Governor Thompson…
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Winter Recreation
In the winter, trails are tracked for diagonal skiers and groomed for skate skiers. Most are easy to moderate in difficulty. A few trails have hills with difficult turns. Hiking is not allowed when snow conditions are favorable to cross-country…
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Fishing
Game fish and panfish are plentiful in Lake Mendota, allowing for year-round fishing. An accessible fishing pier next to the boat landing provides visitors with a great place to fish or just relax and enjoy the feel of the lake. A fish cleaning…
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Pets
Pets are permitted on the park hiking trails during summer. When trails are snow-covered, pets and hiking are allowed only on the Morningside multi-use trail. Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 8 feet and be under physical control at all…